Health and Safety Advisor

ZipRecruiter; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major marine infrastructure organisation in Helensburgh seeks a Health and Safety Advisor to implement and maintain safety policies, conduct inspections, and foster a positive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Construction Certificate and a strong background in health and safety legislation. Join a company that values safety, collaboration, and excellence while working on high-profile projects across the UK.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Involvement in high-profile projects

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a health and safety role, ideally within diving or civil engineering.
• UK driving licence and ability to travel as needed.
• Capability to achieve UKSV Security Clearance or SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and accident investigations.
• Deliver in-house training and guidance on health and safety.

Skills

Health and Safety expertise

Organisational skills

Knowledge of legislation

Training and guidance

Education

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Membership of IOSH

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to join a rapidly growing specialist diving engineering and major marine infrastructure organisation that operates at the forefront of the industry? Shearwater delivers complex underwater inspection, civil engineering, and high-profile marine construction and utility projects across the UK.

We are looking for an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join our team, someone who is passionate about safety, can drive continuous improvement, and is committed to fostering a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across all projects. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated professional to grow with an organisation that values development, innovation, and long-term career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain health and safety policies and procedures on-site, ensuring compliance with legislation and industry best practices.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and accident investigations, identifying areas for improvement to elevate safety performance.
• Engage with teams across multiple sites to foster a positive safety culture.
• Deliver in-house training and guidance, driving continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Proven experience in a health and safety role, ideally within diving, civil engineering, marine, or related industries.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate and ideally membership of IOSH.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, compliance, and industry standards.
• UK driving licence and the ability to travel as required.
• The capability to achieve UKSV Security Clearance or possession of SC clearance, demonstrating proof of UK and employment over the past five years without gaps. (This is a mandatory criterion for this position)

Why Join Shearwater?

• Work on high-profile and technically challenging projects across the UK.
• Join a company committed to your professional development and career progression.
• Be part of a culture that values safety, collaboration, and excellence.

If you are a proactive, self-starting Health and Safety Advisor who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you